A randomized trial of fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion for severe fetal congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

BACKGROUND: Experimental and clinical data suggest that fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion to induce lung growth may improve the outcome of severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia. We performed a randomized, controlled trial comparing fetal tracheal occlusion with standard postnatal care. METHODS: W... View More